In Reply to: Language is a virus from outer space (long) posted by HiFiOd on November 21, 2006 at 07:35:05:
Are you aware that at times, these "reviewers" get a "long term loan", or outright gift - as in years, on equipment that they review?Basically, you need to keep in mind that "they are being paid to say it" in one way or another.
Further - even people with "golden ears" or 'trained ears" hear things differently and have different tastes.
I will say that I do believe that "making a buying decision from a reveiw" is a likely recipe for unhappiness.
You're going to have to hear it for yourself, in your room, with the rest of your system to know whether you'll like it.
You are prejudiced by your own tastes, influenced by the largest piece of audio equipment you have (your room)and highly afffected by the "synergy" of your system.
Further, your tastes will likely change over time.
There is no "one" best.
Better to realize it, buy used and keep selling and trading and buying until you are happy with your system.
Isn't that a little expensivie? Yeah. But not more expensive than golfing, titty bars, racing, competitive shooting, etc.
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